The J.M. Smucker Co. · 5 months ago
Lead Analyst, IS Quality Assurance - PMO
Orrville, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is a well-known company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Lead Analyst in IS Quality Assurance to oversee and enhance testing processes. The role involves developing test plans, leading project deliverables, and mentoring others in quality assurance practices.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop test plans, create tests scripts and provide test management for highly visible and critical projects at the company
Work on and lead various project deliverables including but not limited to:
Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans
Own and facilitate the design, construction and execution of test cases/ test scenarios
Collaborate with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined
Analyze system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate
Create functional design in collaboration with IT development teams
Define and publish project testing metrics
Lead testing efforts on PMO led projects:
Define test schedule through collaboration with Project Manager
Help to inform revisions to overall plan with Project Manager
Continue to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project Manager
Manage cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependencies
Role model the use of standards and methodologies around testing management
Effectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint: Budget, Time, Scope
Develop and promote testing best practices:
Leverage and enhance standard testing deliverables
Incorporate automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverage
Leverage and develop key testing metrics and dashboards
Proactively execute best practices regarding audit and security controls
Identify potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutions
Advancement of QA Profession:
Guide and mentor others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and profession
Seek opportunities to lead change and share knowledge
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant work experience
Experience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to think critically and conceptually
Customer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverables
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
5001-10000 employees
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